Find & Apply For Electrical and Electronics Technician Jobs in Monticello, Minnesota

About the job Olson & Sons Electric / MotorshopUSA, a family-owned shop serving Wright County since 1959, is hiring an Electric Motor Repair Technician / Winder. You'll take motors from teardown through rewind, rebuild, test, and shipment. In a shop our size, you own each job from start to finish and help decide whether a motor is worth repairing.

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Shop Manager Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch; occasional rush or weekend work

Pay:

$28-$32 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime as jobs require

Location:

Monticello, MN What you'll do Incoming inspection and diagnosis Inspect and test incoming motors (insulation resistance, surge, hi-pot, winding resistance, core loss) and record nameplate and test data Disassemble motors, inspect bearings, shafts, housings, and cores, and identify the likely cause of failure Estimate parts and labor and recommend repair or replacement to the Shop Manager Rewinding Record winding data, then strip stators and armatures without damaging the core iron, using the burnout oven and media blasting Make and insert coils for single-phase, three-phase, and DC motors, including random-wound and form-wound coils Wind fields, armatures, and synchronous rotor poles; install insulation; connect, lace, and brace windings Dip and bake and verify cure and insulation resistance Mechanical rebuild Replace bearings and seals, check fits with micrometers and calipers, and work with the machine shop on shaft and housing repairs Balance rotors and reassemble motors to specification Final test and documentation Run final electrical and no-load tests per EASA AR100 and record results on the job ticket Clean, paint, and tag finished motors and prepare them for pickup or shipment Log hours and parts against each job so it can be invoiced accurately Shop and field support Keep work areas, tools, and test equipment clean, organized, and calibrated Occasionally troubleshoot, remove, or install motors at customer sites Help train apprentices and helpers What you'll need High school diploma or GED 3+ years rewinding AC and DC motors in a repair shop Ability to read winding diagrams, nameplates, and basic electrical schematics, and to take and record winding data Comfort with motor test equipment: megger, surge tester, hi-pot, multimeter, and clamp meter Skill with precision measuring tools and basic shop math, including fractions Safe operation of overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts Valid driver's license with a good driving record Nice to have VPI, dynamic balancing, and pump or gearbox repair experience Familiarity with

EASA AR100

repair practices; EASA training a plus Experience in a smaller shop where you handle each job start to finish Apprentices welcome. If you have mechanical or electrical aptitude but not the winding experience yet, we still want to hear from you. We train the right person. Apprentice and helper pay is set separately based on experience. Physical demands and work environment Standing, stooping, kneeling, and bending for long periods; lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs with help Industrial shop with noise, oven heat, dust, solvents, and varnish PPE required, including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and a respirator when needed Occasional work at customer sites, outdoors and in all weather Benefits Medical and dental insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Boot and safety glasses allowance How to apply Apply here on Indeed, email your resume or a short summary of your winding experience to info@oseinc.com, or call 763-295-2690. Please tell us the largest motors you've rewound and which types you've worked on (random-wound, form-wound, DC). Olson & Sons Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person